Two 10-Year Old Girls Surprised With Bowling Provincial Title; Advance to National Championships In Regina

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Two 10-year-old girls Tatum Hutchinson and Taylar McCallum were given a pleasant surprise when they heard their names be called champions of the Ontario Youth Bowling Championship in St. Mary’s on Sunday.

Hutchinson, 10, a Grade 5 student at Queen Elizabeth Public School (left) and McCallum, 10, a Grade 5 student at Keith Wightman Public School (right) are practicing every Wednesday in preparation for the national championships with occasional weekends. Photo by David Tuan bui.

The duo is believed to be the youngest Peterborough bowlers to win a provincial title and qualify for the national championships in Regina, Sask from May 6 - 9.

The news of them winning the tournament came as a shock.

“It was exciting,” said Hutchinson. “We didn't know until it got announced. We didn't even know where we were on the board.

“It really surprised me when they called us up for first place,” explained McCallum. “I was really speechless for a while and I still am about it. I'm really excited and all my friends congratulated me when I came back to school.”

McCallum got into bowling from her father who also participated in the Youth Bowling Championships and was a former provincial champion. She started when she was four or five years old.

“It's a family thing,” explained McCallum. “My dad got me into it after he stopped doing it. I used to go to tournaments to watch him bowl.”

Hutchinson started bowling around the same as her teammate and met through bowling. That partnership helped them perform as a team when they won provincials.

“We're really close so it's easy for us to compete together,” explained Hutchinson.

This is the first time that the girls are travelling outside the province to compete in any sporting event.

“I'm nervous about going there since I've only been on a plane since I was a baby and I'm also really excited because I get to go somewhere new that I haven't been before,” explained McCallum.

“I’m nervous and excited at the same time,” said Hutchinson.“It’s going to be fun.”

The girls are practicing every Wednesday at Lakeview Bowl and occasionally throughout the week to prepare for the national championships.

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Peterborough Police Chief Giving Virtual Perspective During Heightened Police Presence On St. Patrick's Day

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With St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, Peterborough Police Chief Stuart Betts is offering the public his virtual perspective on what officers go through on a daily basis.

Peterborough Police Chief Stuart Betts was sworn in on Jan. 9. Photo by Samantha Bianco.

"I know the men and women of our organization work hard every day,” said Betts. “This is an opportunity for me to go out when I know they'll be busy in the community and support them, to see what they do every day but more importantly to bring what we do every day for the citizens here in the city."

Betts is attending calls throughout the evening and Tweeting what he has observed on his first festive occasions since being appointed chief.

Peterborough Police will have an increased presence in Peterborough, Lakefield and the Township of Cavan-Monaghan. This is to respond to an anticipated increase in calls for service, such as noise or disturbance calls. There will also be RIDE check stops throughout the day and evening.

“We want people to have a good time,” explained Betts. “We're not here to spoil anybody's party but we do want them to do it safely. If they're drinking, obviously they're not driving. That would be my number one recommendation.”

Betts and the Peterborough Police recommend these options to avoid drinking and driving:

  • Select a designated driver in your group

  • Arrange a ride ahead of time

  • Stay overnight if possible

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Peterborough Petes Playoff Tickets On Sale After Clinching Postseason Birth

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The Peterborough Petes have put this year’s playoff tickets on sale having clinched a spot from Friday’s win over the Kingston Frontenacs with first-round games played between March 30 and April 11.

Petes Season Ticket Members can purchase playoff tickets by using the playoff pre-authorization form. Full ticket details will be released once the first-round schedule is finalized.

Non-Season Ticket Members can put down a deposit on 2023-24 season tickets or by purchasing a Playoff 6-Pack.

This is the team’s seventh trip to the OHL Playoffs in the last 10 seasons. The Petes clinched a spot in the 2019-20 playoffs but the postseason was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Petes have missed the postseason only eight times in their 67-year history. They are searching for their 10th OHL Championship when the playoffs begin on March 30.

The Petes currently hold fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 33-25-2-2. A fourth-place finish will result in the Petes holding a home-ice advantage for games one and two of round one.

The Petes head to North Bay to wrap up their series with the Battalion on Thursday.

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Exploring Sustainability at Lakefield College School

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Lakefield College School’s (LCS) outdoor-oriented curriculums encourage students to take environmental responsibility and respect the Earth through learning and growing outside the classroom.

photo courtesy of Lakefield college school.

“Our main campus is over 150 acres and our Northcote Campus is just over 160 acres,” said Outdoors Every Day manager Garret Hart. “We have a philosophy in the school that is ‘Outdoors Every Day’ which is why we have our students out in the woods and on the lakes canoeing, swimming, hiking and exploring year-round.”

Hart says one of the College’s main goals is to teach students how to enrich their relationship with the Earth.

“Sustainability for us is really about the connection for students to the broader, natural world, and some more concrete things like food systems. There’s a disconnect, people think that meat comes on styrofoam trays and apples come in a plastic bag,” continued Hart. “Giving kids the opportunity to plant a potato and come back to harvest it in the fall and see this bounty that they’ve created, it’s a pretty important step.”

Through sustainability classes in every grade, LCS looks at themes such as Leave No Trace camping, regenerative agriculture and carbon emission reduction.

“There’s so much that we can use just outside of our door to help students understand the impact that they have on the environment, and the impact the environment can have on them,” said Assistant Head of Sustainability Janice Greenshields. “We really hope that students leave here understanding how to be more responsible for the environment as well as how they can use the environment for healthier lifestyles for the rest of their lives.”

Lakefield College School senior Esme Campbell is in charge of sustainability on campus, working with the environmental club the Lakefield Environmental Action Force (LEAF.)

She says part of her role involves working with her teachers to make LCS more sustainable.

“(This role) was a really good way for me to get more involved with the school community. We ran a thrift store to promote shopping sustainability, a clean plate challenge to focus on food waste, and we also did a holiday market where we worked with local vendors from Peterborough and Lakefield to promote shopping locally,” said Campbell.

The school’s current initiatives for sustainability encompass themes of land, water, waste and climate anxiety; they'll focus on these initiatives more intensely throughout Earth month this April.

“I think it’s really beneficial to have the opportunity to work outside. We went to Northcote and fermented carrots, where we learned about how the fermentation process works which was really interesting. With the hands-on approach we were really able to (stay) engaged which made it a lot more interesting than working and learning from the textbook,” continued Campbell.

Students and parents interested in learning more about sustainability and exploring enrolment at Lakefield College School can visit the website and the Summer Academy Seed to Table programs. There are three to choose from.

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Peterborough Petes Let Up in the Third Period, Fall to North Bay Battalion 5-3

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The Peterborough Petes kept pace with the North Bay Battalion until the third period, losing a tight game, 5-3 on the road on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

Seven minutes into the game, North Bay drew first blood as Kyle Jackson put North Bay up. Peterborough retaliated late in the period as Owen Beck finished a give-and-go from Avery Hayes to tie the game at 1-1. A minute and a half later, Tucker Robertson pouned on a rebound on the powerplay to give Peterborough a 2-1 lead into the second.

North Bay struck first again as Liam Arnsby scored to tie the game at 2-2. Three minutes later, Kyle McDonald gave the Battalion the a 3-2 lead. Konnor Smith evened things up with a point shot to tie the game at 3-3 into then third.

North Bay struck first again just 12 and a half minutes in as McDonald struck again with a one-timed shot beating Michael Simpson for a 4-3 lead. The Battalion added an empty netter with 10 seconds left to seal the 5-3 win. 

Peterborough continues their road trip against the Sudbury Wolves on Friday with puck drop at 7:05 p.m.

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Photo Series of Unbelievable Dave Ellis Captures Prove Otter and Smallmouth Bass Are Not Photoshopped

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A ‘Good Morning PTBO’ picture by Dave Ellis posted to our social media platforms Thursday morning stirred up some speculation.

photo by dave ellis.

The one of a kind capture shows a local otter eating a smallmouth bass on the Otonabee River.

“When you shoot at a fast shutter speed the camera freezes the action and it sometimes looks unnatural,” Ellis explains. “I can assure you that the otter did catch this fish and the picture is not photoshopped.”

The series of captures below shows the otter catching the bass.

“Thank you for all of the nice comments on my photo. I really appreciate them and I am glad you enjoyed the photo. It was phenomenal to watch the otter catch this fish,” Ellis adds.

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Seventh Annual Tebey Golf Classic Held at Wildfire Golf Club To Support Peterborough Youth

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The seventh annual Tebey Golf Classic has been announced for June 1 at Wildfire Golf Club in support of Peterborough Youth Services and the YES Shelter announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Tebey.

“I’m really looking forward to getting home for our annual golf fundraiser with GPSHF, Your Family Health Team Foundation,” said Tebey. "As someone who has expressed my own challenges with mental health well-being over the years, it's really important to me to support initiatives in this area of health services."

Foursomes are $1000 and include a shotgun tee-off, meet and greet with Tebey, access to private in-person VIP acoustic performance with Tebey and special guests (TBA), activities and contests throughout the course, meals, prizes, professional photos of your group, and a chance to play one of Ontario’s top private courses that has hosted PGA tour events. 

A $200 tax receipt will be provided to all foursomes, with funds raised going to support Youth Mental Health programming through Peterborough Youth Services and YES Shelter for Youth and Families.

"The Tebey Golf Classic is one of the highlights of our year at YES,” said Aimeé Le Lagadec, Yes Shelter executive director. “This incredible event has become crucial to the support provided to young people and families struggling severely with their mental health while experiencing homelessness in Peterborough."

“These funds help us to reduce wait times and to provide specialized services for children, youth and families,” said Gord Langill, Peterborough Youth Services Executive Director. “Mental health issues are affecting more people in more complex ways, and resources are limited, so every fund-raised dollar makes a difference.”

 A shotgun tee-off will be scheduled at 12:30 p.m., with an outdoor acoustic performance taking place at 7 p.m.

The annual Tebey Golf Classic raises funds in partnership with GPHSF, Your Family Health Team Foundation, to support youth mental health programming across the Peterborough region. More than $175,000 has been raised over the past six years creating programming that previously did not exist in our community. This includes: 

  • Reducing wait times and to provide specialized services for children, youth and families

  • Covid-19 Response Drop In Centre - YES Youth Emergency Shelter for Youth and Families

  • YES Homelessness Prevention Program partnership with Peterborough Youth Services and YES Year one and Year two Funding

  • 211 Awareness Campaign – Peterborough Youth Services and YES Shelter

  • Ongoing education for Mental Health Clinicians of the Peterborough Family Health Team to support free patient mindfulness programming

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Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Mar. 17 - 19

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Here are eleven things to do in Peterborough City and County this St. Patrick’s Day weekend from March 17 to 19!

 

‘Full of the Blarney' Songs and Storytelling from The Verandah Society

Shake the winter blues and embrace the St. Paddy’s Day green with an original show of Irish themed stories and songs from storyteller Megan Murphy and singer/songwriter Kate Suhr.

Suhr and Murphy will be joined by fiddlers Melissa Payne and Saskia Tomkins for the event, presented by The Verandah Society.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two shows in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Where: Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: $39 for adults and $25 for youth, available online.

 

St. Patrick’s Day at Farmhill

Live music, ALL the green beer, lawn games and café eats!

  • 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - The Doozies will be playing

  • 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. - The Leahys will be playing, closing out the celebrations.

  • 8:30 p.m. - Transportation leaving Farmhill to downtown.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Farmhill Weddings and Events (2709 Dillon Rd, Keene)

 

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Dr. J’s BBQ and Brews!

Join Dr. J’s for Live Music and Leprechauns this Friday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

They’ll have fun food features as well as Live Music by @michaelcostantinimusic and @i.am.dunner starting at noon.

Food Features include: Corned Beef, Brisket Guinness Stew, Bangers & Mash, Irish Nachos and more.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 12 p.m.

Where: Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews (282 Aylmer St N, Peterborough)

 

Friday Film & Discussion: Women Talking at Peterborough Public Library

Take a break and watch a recent feature film at the Peterborough Public Library. Just because you missed it in the theatre doesn't mean you can't enjoy it on a big screen. Stay after the movie for hors d'oeuvres and a fun, thought-provoking discussion about what you just watched.

Movie: Women Talking (PG-13) In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their faith against the reality of sexual assaults by the colony's men.

When: Friday Mar. 17, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N, Peterborough) in the FOL Community Room.

 

Celebrate the Seasoned Spoon’s 20th Anniversary Special

Join the Seasoned Spoon to celebrate 20 years of deliciousness.

The café has been a hub for students, staff and faculty at Trent University and in the community, feeding both bodies and minds with locally-grown meals and ideas that strengthen the local food system and honour relations with the land and the community.

At 5 p.m. on the Saturday they will be gathering in the Great Hall for live music, food and some fun foodie activities. The event will have the café’s Zine/Cookbooks and new t-shirts available for the first time. All money raised will go towards purchasing the Trent Vegetable Gardens this trike for their veggie deliveries.

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: The Seasoned Spoon Café in Champlain College (1600 West Bank Drive

Tickets: Tickets $10 and children are free.

 

Hear some Beatles Hits at The Fab Four Canada Show!

A Tribute Show The Touring Years The FabFour Canada are an engaging and entertaining musical tribute to one of pop-rock music's most revered and influential bands - The Beatles!

The FabFour Canada accurately recreates the excitement and energy of The Beatles' 1963 to 1966 "Touring Years" repertoire and the historic "Rooftop" performance of 1969. Never relying on any recorded backing tracks what-so-ever, The FabFour Canada are noted for their attention to detail in song arrangements, costumes and gear. For audiences of any age, The FabFour Canada and their Touring Years Show is must-see entertainment.

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: Adult tickets are on sale for $44 and $39 for students, available online here.

 

Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

Visit the 100+ vendor market located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.

The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown.

As producers of local food and crafts, the Peterborough Farmers’ Market stresses freshness, quality and value as they deal each and every week with market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park (151 Lansdowne St. W, Peterborough)

 

Listen to Drag Queen Story Time with Betty Baker

Betty Baker, a local Drag Queen and star personality, will share some of her favourite stories exploring diversity, inclusion and respect. (ages 3+)

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Where: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N, Peterborough)

 

Music of the Night at Showplace

Andrew Lloyd Webber's 75th Birthday, and his acclaim as the most successful musical theatre composer of all time, will be celebrated through his most iconic theatrical music including selections from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Blvd and more.

With a fully professional cast, many of whom have performed throughout Canada, London's West End and Australia, we are sure this concert parade of musical offerings will overwhelm the senses.

When: Sunday Mar. 19, 2 p.m.

Where: Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N, Peterborough)

Tickets: Tickets are available online (Adults: $65, Senior/Student: $55, Indigenous Persons: $45)

 

Shop Local Vendors at the Modern Makers Market!

The Modern Makers Market is starting 2023 off with an exciting new event to hit the Market. This is the first time they are hosting a multi-day event with entertainment to open the weekend. 

Saturday March 18th 40 small businesses and an incredible event will be introduced within the market. A special guest performance from Drag queen Xtacylove (she/her, xe/xem) and A medium named Bri (she/they) are bringing their iconic Tarot & Drag show to the Modern Makers Market! Put in your name to be chosen for a personal tarot card reading by A Medium Named Bri. Come with a question in mind that you’d like guidance on, or receive general reading where anything is possible.

Guest performances kick off at 8:00 p.m. and run until approx 10 p.m. Tickets for Saturday must be pre purchased before the event. 

On Sunday, Modern Makers is hosting their largest Spring market ever! 90+ vendors will be available to shop all things Spring. Courtney from courtyard tarot and Natasha from Henna by Tash will be at the Saturday and Sunday events. Make sure to get your name on their lists if you want a session.

Where: Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough)

When: Saturday Mar. 18, 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mar. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets: Ticket pricing and information available online. Kids under 16 enter the event for free.

 

Séan McCann Performing at Market Hall

2023 marks the 30th anniversary of one of Canada's favourite bands and founding member Séan McCann will be celebrating the legend and legacy across the country. Singlaong with ‘The Shantyman’ as he sails back in time through stories and foot stomping traditional favourites to the brighter bays of his native Newfoundland.

When: Sunday Mar. 19, 7 p.m.

Where: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte St, Peterborough)

Tickets: Available online.

 

Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Former Peterborough Pete Cameron Butler a Three-Year Entry-Level Contract

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Former Peterborough Petes forward Cameron Butler has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL announced on Thursday.

Butler played with the Petes from 2018-20 with 30 goals and 15 assists during that span. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The 20-year-old has spent the past five seasons in the Ontario Hockey League and is currently with the Oshawa Generals. He registered 71 goals and 77 assists for 148 points with 289 penalty minutes, 22 power play goals and 529 shots in 253 games with the Oshawa Generals, Niagara IceDogs and Peterborough Petes.

He has set career highs in goals, points and penalty minutes with 24-25-49 in 59 games with the Generals. He also tallied 111 PIM, 132 shots and three game-winning goals. He leads the club and ranks second in the OHL in penalty minutes, is tied for third with Oshawa in goals and power play goals (six) and is tied for fourth in points in 2022-23.

"Cameron is a physical forward with size, strength, toughness and tremendous character and leadership," said Jarmo Kekalainen, Blue Jackets general manager. "He is a hard-working, competitive player and we are excited to welcome him to the Blue Jackets family."

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Peterborough's Nolan Burke One Goal Away From 50 For OHL Season

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A two-goal night for Peterborough’s Nolan Burke of the Sarnia Sting against the Hamilton Bulldogs puts him at 49 goals on the season, one short of breaking the 50 mark from Wednesday’s game.

Photo courtesy of Tim Burke.

Both goals came from rebounds on point shots. Burke scooped up the puck and got it past Bulldog goaltenders Matteo Drobac in the first period and Tristain Malboeuf in the third.

Burke is currently second in the league with goals behind Matthew Maggio of the Windsor Spitfires. He ranks first in the league with powerplay goals with 22, ahead of Peterborough Petes’s Avery Hayes with 19.

Only four other Sarnia Sting players have broken the 50-mark in OHL history during the regular season. Reid Boucher in 2012-13 (62), Steven Stamkos in 2007-08 (58), Ivan Novoseltsev in 1998-99 (57) and Jon Sim in back-to-back seasons from 1995-97 (56).

The 20-year-old forward can break the 50-mark on St. Patrick’s Day this Friday on the road against the Guelph Storm. His father Tim Burke organized the 20th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Peterborough that took place last Sunday.

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